National Sports

HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France .

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history Thursday to join a rapidly expanding list with an eagle-birdie finish in the John Deere Classic for a 12-under 59.

CALGARY — The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada's athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday's announcement of $55-million infusion into the sport system.

WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler will make his first start in almost five years, but the Blue Bombers quarterback isn’t feeling any nerves as the team continues to seek its first win of the season.

LONDON — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is off to the third round of Wimbledon following a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Thursday.

TORONTO — After a big first inning, the Blue Jays appeared all set to bring some fireworks to their July 4 tilt against the Houston Astros.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead.

CALGARY — The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede.

MONTREAL — Team captain Emma Wright will lead Canada's women's water polo team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Water Polo Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Thursday.

TORONTO — John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss.